Kazakhstan has restricted cross-border vehicle traffic due to a fuel shortage
Kazakhstan has introduced new restrictions on the entry and exit of vehicles across its national border to prevent the export of fuels and lubricants and maintain the balance of fuel supplies in the domestic market. This was announced by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Kayirkhana Tutkishbaeva.
Under the new rules, passenger cars and trucks arriving from neighboring countries will be allowed to cross the border no more than once a day.
“Both trucks and passenger cars will not be allowed to enter or leave Kazakhstan more than once a day. This will help maintain the balance of fuel consumption,” the official said.
According to Tutkishbaev, the restrictions will apply to all border regions—the southern, eastern, and northern ones. He also noted that the Ministry of Energy, together with national companies, has built up fuel reserves and is monitoring fuel consumption.
The ministry explained that fuel and lubricant consumption has recently increased significantly in the West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and Pavlodar regions, which border Russia.
According to media reports, long lines have recently been observed at gas stations in Kazakhstan’s regions bordering Russia. This is attributed to the fuel crisis in Russia, which began in late June after a number of large oil refineries suspended operations due to attacks by Ukrainian drones.
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